"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." - W.B. Yeats

"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." - Kurt Vonnegut
"Genius gives birth, talent delivers." - Jack Kerouac (on whether writers are born or made)
"If you knew how each little, fluffy thought or daydream of yours was tied to the huge, pivotal events of your life, ..." - The Universe
"World is not going to open up for you - find a way in." - Alfre Woodard, actor